Sensory, Quiet and Green Spaces
Download our interactive sensory map to find sensory pods, quiet spaces and outdoor green areas across the campus. The map may be particularly helpful for neurodivergent students and anyone seeking a space that meets their personal preferences and needs.
DkIT is proud to be accredited as an autism friendly Higher Education Institute by AsIAM, Ireland’s autism charity.
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Whitaker Building - Ground Floor
The Whitaker Building is a central hub for academic and administrative functions. The Student Information Desk is located here as well as the Whitaker Lecture Hall. This can be a busy area for students and staff. A study pod is located outside the Whitaker Theatre.
Study Pod
Green / Outdoor Space
Whitaker Building - Library
The Library offers quiet study areas, collaborative workspaces, and computer access. There are green spaces/ seating areas, both indoor and outdoor.
The Assistive Technology room (W220) is located in the library. This room is available to all students who register with the Disability Service. Room access is via your student ID card, which is activated by Disability Service staff.
Quiet Spaces / Seating Area
Assistive Technology Space
Green / Outdoor Space
Faulkner Building - Ground Floor
The Faulkner Building is a central hub for academic learning and student life. It houses the Department of Hospitality. It also serves as the main hub for student services, including welfare, support, and extracurricular activities, making it a key location for students.
Green / Outdoor Space
Green / Outdoor Space
Faulkner Building - First Floor
The Faulkner Building is home to the Interfaith room, which is available to those who would like a space for quiet reflection and prayer. Students can access the room by getting their student ID card activated at the Student Information desk.
Quiet Space / Seating Area
North Building - Ground Floor
The North Building is home to the School of Engineering and some parts of the Department of Life & Health Sciences. It features specialist classrooms, workshops, and laboratories. Throughout this building, there are several seating areas/quiet spaces that students can use. There is also an outdoor seating area.
Quiet Space / Seating Area
Quiet Space / Seating Area
Green / Outdoor Space
South Building - Ground Floor
The South Building is home to the School of Business, and features lecture halls, seminar rooms and collective learning spaces. There is a quiet seating area along the Solas corridor for students to enjoy. There is a green space for staff only at S100 (beside the staff common room).
Green / Outdoor Space
Quiet Spaces / Seating Area
Muirhevna Building - Ground Floor
The Muirhevna Building is a modern hub for health science education and is home to the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years. Near the front entrance, there is a quiet seating area and an outside green area.
Quiet Spaces / Seating Area
Muirhevna Building - First Floor
There is a sensory garden which offers a peaceful indoor learning space for students, but also a quiet space for students to avail of on their own.
Green / Outdoor Space
Mac Anna Theatre Building and Restaurant
The Mac Anna Theatre and main Restaurant is located in this building. It can be a busy environment. There are seating areas in the restaurant as well as outside in the civic square. The Sensory room (room R132) is accessible to eligible students who have registered with the Disability Service. Room access is via your student ID card, which is activated by Disability Service staff.
Green / Outdoor Space
Green / Outdoor Space
Sensory Pod
Quiet Spaces / Seating Area
PJ Carroll's Building
The PJ Carroll's Building is home to the School of Informatics and Creative Arts. This building has several quiet seating areas, as well as an indoor garden space.
The Sensory Room at Carrolls (P1101) is accessible to eligible students who have registered with the Disability Service. Room access is via your student ID card, which is activated by Disability Service staff.
Green / Outdoor Space
Study Pod
Study Pod
Sensory Pod
Quiet Spaces / Seating Area
